MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) EV-to-EBIT: -3.30 (As of Aug. 07, 2026)

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XKLS:5202 MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd XKLS:5202
57 GF Score
Price RM0.69
GF Value RM1.03
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT?

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd XKLS:5202 +10.48% 57 EV-to-EBIT is -3.30 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5202 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks worse than 64308.62% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value is RM1,177 Mil. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-357 Mil. Therefore, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is -3.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

XKLS:5202' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -24.35   Med: 16.93   Max: 1951.73
Current: -3.3

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd was 1951.73. The lowest was -24.35. And the median was 16.93.

XKLS:5202's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
100% of 1555 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 12.04 vs XKLS:5202: -3.30

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,268 Mil. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-357 Mil. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -28.14%.


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd  (XKLS:5202) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-356.983/1268.4487
=-28.14 %

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,268 Mil.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-357 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Chart

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XKLS:5202 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Confectioners subindustry, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd EV-to-EBIT Calculation

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=1177.061/-356.983
=-3.30

MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current Enterprise Value is RM1,177 Mil.
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was RM-357 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of -3.30 mean?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) has a EV-to-EBIT of -3.30 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.30. Based on the distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1555 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's EV-to-EBIT compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd ranks #999999 out of 1555 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 12.04, based on 1,555 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's current EV-to-EBIT is -3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.03, compared to a current price of RM0.69 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -3.30. MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202), the current EV-to-EBIT is -3.30 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5202) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of RM0.69 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.03. GuruFocus considers MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKLS:5202:

  • EV-to-EBIT: -3.30
  • GF Value™: RM1.03 vs. price of RM0.69 (33.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd Business Description

Address No. 11, Persiaran KLCC, Level 44, Menara Felda, Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 50088
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is a sugar manufacturing company. It has only one reportable segment, Sugar, which is engaged in sugar refining and sales, marketing of refined sugar, and commodity trading. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Malaysia and also has a presence in other parts of Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and North America.
57GF Score

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